HOME | DD
CaroleHumphreys — She's special, this isn't
Published: 2004-11-29 23:02:18 +0000 UTC; Views: 1993; Favourites: 15; Downloads: 61
Redirect to original
Description
Took 3 hours - far too rushed. I will offer to redo it at a later date.Related content
Comments: 78
Wow-that is beautiful artwork and such a cute little girl--I have a sibling who is handicapped, physically and mentally, and she's the nicest person I know.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thank you so much, and so sorry for the late reply.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I felt guilty for doing a rush job on the portrait and that guilt played a part in the title
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I seen her and my eyes welled up ... she is so cute! A friend of mine has a child with Downs Syndrome, anytime he sees me he has to give me a big hug! He's such a big flirt with the ladies!
You are right though, children with Downs Syndrome are some of the most sweet and loving people ever! They seem to give such unconditional love to anyone they meet!
I don't think this had the appearance of looking rushed at all, I thought it was like so much of your work .. absolutely awesome! I seen her and it was instant 
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thank you so much.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
You are very welcome! I absolutely love this drawing and your gallery!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Wow, she looks exactly like my little cousin (who also has downs). I love it, instant fav.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thank you very much. I wish I had had more time to spend on the portrait at the time; I think she was a lovely subject to draw. Thanks for the fav, I'm pleased you like it
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I didn't go through all the comments, but I don't think it looks rushed at all.
imo you realy seem to have captured her personality into this (ofcourse I don't know her, so I can only guess). And I hope the clients did like it
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Even if this is just a sketch in your opinion, you really did a great job in catching that very special sunny kindliness people with a down syndrom often have. So, you could have done better maybe, but: it is something special too.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thank you. I really appreciate your comment. I think I felt guilty at the time because I had spent longer on the portrait of her cousins and was short of time when producing this. She definitely is special
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
maybe you did rush it, but it came out just fine! it's beautiful, I love her sweet face. The only issue I have with it is her vest/jumpertop - whatever it is, lol, that's the only area where I'd say you had rushed.
This is wonderful
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thank you so much. She was wearing a school pinafore in the reference photo and it was very dark without much detail. It's no excuse, but I didn't take the time I would have liked to have done on this portrait. The client brought the date forward for when she needed the two portraits and I had no choice but to rush things.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
great work! doesn't look rushed at all except for the shading her dress. other than that - its awesome. the shading in the hair and her smile is really good. such a cute drawing and realistic at the same time.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
aww, what a sweetie. What a warm illustration. You may feel you haven't reached ytour best technically, but you should definately be proud by the character and warmth you're created here.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
I know that an artist is his/her own worst critic, but in this case I think you are the worst critic anyone has ever met. Your work is pure and absolutely brilliant, I can't see why anyone would say this is rushed. If I had to do something that looked like that it would definitely take me more than three hours. Probably something along the lines of three months. But really, you did an excellent job on this one. Keep up the absolutely amazing work.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thank you. I felt really pressured to get the piece done and it was at a time that iI was inundated with work to complete for uni. I felt guilty because I knew I could have done a better job. Thank you again, I'm thrilled with your kind words
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
That's really good, even if you don't think so. The expression is sweet.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thank you
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Bleh, don't waste time and energy on guilt. (I'm such a bossy boots!) Make it better if that's what you want to do.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
My lazy streak has kicked in. It's been two days ans I haven't heard the words 'Thank you for the artwork', so I will not offer to redo it after all
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Lacks of thank yous can prevent me from doing things as well! It never ceases to amaze me how many people forget to say it. It's sad, too.
It's been a few more days since then - has she said thank you yet?
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Saying thank you is such a basic courtesy and doesn't cost anything. I haven't seen her around, but I did see her husband briefly yesterday. I can't help but think, what if I hadn't done the work in time for the deadline? She would have phoned then! Tired and grumpy Carole this morning ... and no one's put the garbage out ...
Thank you 
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
How rude some people are. 
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
I'm chalking it up to experience. I'm desperately behind on my assignments for uni. I'll know in future just to say no way!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Ahh, those assignments! I'd still charge her, or at least send a note that says, "In lieu of thanks, I'm willing to accept x amount of pounds for that drawing."
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Look, you'll weep if I tell you how little she's paying me. Because she's a work colleague and a boss, I felt that I couldn't charge her the normal rate of £150 or more per picture, so I told her to buy me a set of pencils. I wanted to avoid being insulted and had used the excuse that I couldn't charge the full rate as I'd be working on them at work, it would be moonlighting. She didn't like the idea of getting me a good set of pencils and said, 'I know, I'll give you twenty pounds.' Then she walked away thinking she was giving me a fortune.
I have only got myself to blame.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Twenty pounds! God! People have no idea what time and talent is worth. Did you get the twenty pounds?
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
No, I didn't get the twenty pounds. At least if she was expected to buy me pencils, she would have had to go to some effort to find them ... but this way, she has totally devalued my work.
I shouldn't winge because it's a bit two-faced of me. I must be honest when I see her and tell her how I feel ... perhaps I haven't given her chance to thank me. :innocence:
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Give her the chance, yes. It does help. Also ask for your money, pittance though it is. 20 pounds...jeeze.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
I have this weekend off to try and do my assignments for uni, so I won't see her for quite a while. I know I shouldn't be grumbling about not being thanked. ... but then again, I'm not aiming for sainthood.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Sainthood is overrated. In any case, she should have said something to you, if not paid you! I assume you both have telephones...
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Exactly, I can't help but feel hurt. Lord, I even bad-mouthed her at my works' Christmas do tonight. Tee-hee, she'll end up wishing she had treated me better. Her ears must be burning.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
| Next =>